Well, today I made my first batch of soap, using some fresh goat's milk, lard, lye, and oatmeal. I didn't add any fragrance, mainly because one of the reasons I wanted to make my own soap was to get away from fake smelly stuff. But also because essential oils are expensive. I'd like to try a peppermint scent if I can find Peppermint essential oil cheap.
But........I got to thinking. Wouldn't it be wonderful in a couple of months to put a couple of fresh hop leaves/cones into a batch of soap? My cascade especially. Yum! Put a cone or two in the food processor, and chop it fine, and stir it in?
I'm going to have to try that..........when the hops finally appear in August.
But........I got to thinking. Wouldn't it be wonderful in a couple of months to put a couple of fresh hop leaves/cones into a batch of soap? My cascade especially. Yum! Put a cone or two in the food processor, and chop it fine, and stir it in?
I'm going to have to try that..........when the hops finally appear in August.